Khatta Meetha Kaddu is a traditional Indian side-dish. This pumpkin side-dish is often prepared during festive occasions along with poori and aloo ki sabji. The khatta meetha kaddu is a no onion/garlic, gluten-free recipe. It requires minimal spices and seasoning. The savory flavor comes from the addition of sugar/jaggery in the dish. The combination of spiciness and sweetness is truly a delectable combination. The khatta meetha kaddu is quite a popular recipe across North India and mostly, prepared during the festival of Navratri or other similar occasions.
Even if you are not fasting and need a change from the regular mundane side-dishes then I think Khatta Meetha Kaddu Recipe is a good option to be included in the daily menu. It is so simple to make and tastes delicious with any deep-fried bread. Even if you are planning to pack a meal for the long-distance travelling, then khatta meetha kaddu could be a fantastic dry preparation. The kids in the family love it. And enjoy khatta meetha kaddu in their lunchbox as well.
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How to make khatta meetha kaddu in less than 30 minutes:
Khatta Meetha Kaddu Recipe
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Khatta Meetha Kaddu is a delicious, gluten-free pumpkin side dish. Learn how to make khatta meetha kaddu in few simple steps.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: khatta meetha kaddu
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 full yellow pumpkin peeled and cut into cubes
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp mustard seeds rai
- 2 tbsp kasuri methi
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp dried mango powder
- 2 tbsp jaggery or sugar
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a heavy bottom pan heat ghee over medium flame.
- Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds and kasuri methi, fry till seeds start spluttering.
- Add pumpkin along with the salt and spices, stir to combine.
- Add approximately 1/2 Cup of water, stir and let pumpkin cubes cook covered over medium heat till they turn soft
- Once pumpkin turns soft, add amchur, corinader powder and sugar. Stir to combine.
- Let the pumpkin pieces cook over low heat for next 5 - 10 minutes. Stir occasionally in between.
5 comments
I am not a very kaddu fan..but this very dish looks and sounds tempting. I am going to try this out. Best part is the simplicity involved in its cooking 🙂
Even I prepare khatta meetha kaddu! Loved the presentation!
Very nice recipe. It looks so delicious in the pics. I don’t like kaddu at all, but this recipe looks so yum. Will surely try this.
Thank you so much and hope you start liking pumpkin after trying this recipe 🙂